Excellent
#80 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 2% in state
Norton Primary Elementary School
Elementary School · Norton City · Norton, OH
A Norton City elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3163 Greenwich Rd, Norton, OH 44203
- Math 92% proficient (2016)
- Reading 82% proficient (2016)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norton Primary Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norton Primary Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,768/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,124
Median home value
$148,300
Median rent
$832/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK | 1.5 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Barberton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| St Augustine Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Hametown Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norton City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norton Primary Elementary School is listed in Norton City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norton Primary Elementary School
Norton Primary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norton, OH, part of Norton City, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norton Primary Elementary School
What grades does Norton Primary Elementary School serve?
Norton Primary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Norton Primary Elementary School?
Norton Primary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Primary Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norton Primary Elementary School rank in OH?
Norton Primary Elementary School ranks #80 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Norton Primary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norton Primary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norton Primary Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norton Primary Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Norton Primary Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norton Primary Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norton Primary Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norton Primary Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norton Primary Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Norton Primary Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Summit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (330) 825-5133
- Area population (ZIP 44203)
- 38,705
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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